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Solve a Mystery

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use text clues to solve mysteries. In this text clue/mystery solving instructional activity, 4th graders access a teacher assigned web site, Cyberkids.com, where they solve a mystery. They read chapters of, Encyclopedia...
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"The Case of the Pilfered Pizza"

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this problem solving worksheet, students read a 2 page math mystery involving pizza. Students use their mathematical skills to solve the mystery of finding out who was the pizza thief.
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Hands-On Investigation!

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students read, analyze, and solve a mystery using problem-solving skills. They explore the History Detective website, discuss the difference between clues and red herrings, complete a dot-to-dot sheet, take notes in a detective...
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Teaching Inference with Trash and Mystery Objects

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students practice solving mysteries and using inference skills by digging through trash.  In this problem solving lesson plan, students investigate groups of garbage to determine what type of person the garbage belonged to.  Students...